Thanking & Apologizing
Use these phrases to thank people, apologize for mistakes, or politely get someone's attention in Spain.
Key Phrases
Muchas gracias por la ayuda.
Thank you very much for the help.
💡 Use this to thank someone who helps you.
De nada, es un placer.
You are welcome, it is a pleasure.
💡 A polite response when someone thanks you.
Lo siento, yo no comprendo.
I am sorry, I do not understand.
💡 Useful when you do not understand a speaker.
Perdón, yo no hablo español.
Excuse me, I do not speak Spanish.
💡 A polite way to start a conversation in English.
Con permiso, yo necesito pasar.
Excuse me, I need to pass.
💡 Use this to politely move through a crowd.
Perdón, ¿dónde está el baño?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
💡 An essential phrase for any public place.
Muchas gracias por el café.
Thank you very much for the coffee.
No hay problema, está bien.
No problem, it is okay.
Lo siento, no es posible.
I am sorry, it is not possible.
Perdón, ¿esta mesa está ocupada?
Excuse me, is this table occupied?